Forno Dolce Caffé In Monterotondo

11/01/2025: After a morning walking, hunger striked. The Caffe Olimpia is just off via del corso. On the small terrace, locals were lunching. The staff directed us to a free table and brought the menu (translated in English), accompanied with a daily menu written on a blackboard (not translated)x We ordered a bruschetta,tonarelli all’amatriciana and tortellini alla boscaiola. The bruschetta came with two bruschette, with a generous serving of tomatoes, a very good example of letting the products shine. The tonarelli were cooked al dente and the sauce was just right, enough to coat but not overwhelming. The tortellini sauce was a balance mix of green peas and mushroom. The serving were generous and left satisfied. This caffe doesn’t pretend to be gastronomic, but it’s simple Italian food, something one could have for their lunch break. The 5 stars, doesn’t mean it is a fancy restaurant and your mind will be blown away by extraordinary flavour, nor will you leave with the waiter being your best mate. It reflects its purpose; a local lunch break with simple and hearty food, the service was efficient and nice. The waiter knows the locals and joked with them and suggested the tortellini as I was indecisive. For total disclosure, I did speak only Italian with him.

29/12/2024: Stunning place about 150 meters from the beach with a romantic atmosphere. Excellent wines and spirits, fair prices. I gave four stars to the service only because the owner is a little dry in his manners, but still courteous, the colleague is more jovial and makes up for it.